Satellite Controller III

Five Rivers Analytics, LLC is hiring for a Satellite Controller III, located in Colorado Springs, CO. The Satellite Controller III Provides real-time spacecraft operations support for DMSP satellite command and control activities in a 24/7 operational environment. Responsible for spacecraft monitoring, command execution, operational coordination, anomaly support, and mission data integrity supporting national security and operational weather missions. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Responsibilities Execute spacecraft command procedures and monitor spacecraft health. Configure and monitor spacecraft ground systems. Support anomaly response and contingency operations. Perform operational reporting and shift turnover activities. Coordinate with mission planners and operations teams. Support mission data quality and data delivery requirements. Participate in operational training and certification activities. Support a 12-Hour shift. Qualifications Must be a US Citizen. Minimum 4 years of experience supporting satellite operations, spacecraft operations, or mission operations environments. Required an active Secret with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance. Ability to lift up to 25lbs. Experience operating within a 24/7 mission operations environment and responding to real-time anomalies. Experience serving as a senior controller, shift lead, trainer, or technical advisor.

Working knowledge of:

Satellite command and control systems. Orbital mechanics and spacecraft operations. Ground systems and RF communications. Telemetry processing and analysis. Satellite health and status monitoring. Operational procedures and anomaly resolution.

Desired Qualifications:

DMSP Satellite Controller Certification. applicable IA/Cyber Awareness training certifications. Job

ID 2026-23918

Work Type On-Site Pay Range $95,000 - $110,000 Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Company Description Work Where it Matters Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment. As a FRA employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.